[06-10-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Person Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Arleta

Multiple vehicles struck and killed a pedestrian on a freeway in Arleta on Friday evening, June 10, 2022.

According to Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Brian Humphrey, firefighters responded at 9:56 p.m. to the intersection of the southbound Golden State (5) and Hollywood (170) freeways north of Sheldon Street.

Humphrey said the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

There were no other injuries reported.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrians are frequently killed or injured in car accidents. Pedestrians have no protection in the event of a collision with a vehicle.

According to a new study, US pedestrian fatalities and injuries have risen dramatically over recent years. The number of pedestrian deaths has skyrocketed in recent decades.

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, there was a 27% increase in pedestrian deaths between 2007 and 2016, despite a 14% decrease in other traffic-related deaths.

The United States recorded 5,977 pedestrian fatalities in 2017. Eighty-eight people are killed every minute, according to the most recent data.

A total of 137,000 people were treated for non-fatal injuries as a result of pedestrian collisions in 2017.

According to a recent study, pedestrians in California appear to have a higher risk of injury or death than those in other states.

Nearly 800 people were killed, and more than 14,000 were injured in pedestrian accidents in California last year.

Speeding or failing to yield is a common cause of pedestrian deaths and injuries. In any court case, having an experienced lawyer on your side is essential.

Los Angeles County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Drivers should take extra care in the absence of a clearly marked crosswalk to avoid hitting pedestrians by driving slowly and cautiously. Unless otherwise stated, this rule should not be broken unless specifically stated otherwise. Whether the driver who struck the pedestrian was in violation of any traffic laws will be examined.

Those responsible for the death of a member of one’s immediate family can be held legally liable for their actions. You may be entitled to compensation for your suffering, your lost wages, or even the cost of your funeral.

Every effort is made to ensure that the legal rights of our clients are always protected. Our Los Angeles County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law if you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident.

If only responsible drivers were on the road, innocent lives could be saved. Contact Arash Law immediately if you’ve been in a car accident.

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